The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board proposes amendments to §§157.15, 157.18, and 157.20. Section 157.15 provides clarification in terminology by replacing the term "decision" for the term "proposal for decision or proposed decision." Section 157.18 replaces "order by the board" with "order by the administrative law judge" and increases the period from 45 days to 90 days in which Board action must be taken on a final decision or order. Section 157.20 states that the respondent will pay the cost of preparing a copy of any contested case transcripts.

Wayne Thorburn, Commissioner, Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, has determined that for the first five-year period the sections are in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the rules.

Mr. Thorburn also has determined that for each year of the first five years the amendments are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of these amendments provides clarification in terminology for terms used in the complaint process and incorporates the modifications brought about with SB 382 that will expedite the complaint process. There will be no effect on small businesses. There will be no cost to individuals who are required to comply with the proposed amendments.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Wayne Thorburn, Commissioner, Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188.

The amendments are proposed under the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Subchapter D, Board Powers and Duties (Occupations Code, Chapter 1103), which provides the board with authority to adopt rules under Sec.1103.151 Rules Relating to Certification and Licenses.

No other code, article, or statute is affected by this proposal.